Shree Lingaraj Police have cracked a house burglary case following the arrest of 31-year-old Khageswar Mohanty, alias Lulu.
The suspect, a resident of Choudwar currently residing in Bhimatangi, was apprehended near Lingaraj Railway Station based on CCTV footage and local intelligence.
The incident occurred on Sept 28, 2026, when complainant Abhishek Mohanty locked his residence in Gouri Nagar and stepped out. The suspect broke into the premises and looted electronic gadgets, watches, a money box, and silver ornaments.
Following his apprehension, police interrogated Mohanty, who led officers to a hiding spot near his Bhimatangi residence where the stolen goods were stashed. Police seized a 2TB hard disk, a damaged OPPO mobile phone, two Titan watches, a Fastrack watch, and silver anklets. Additionally, police recovered stolen silver ornaments tied to an earlier burglary in Lingaraj Nagar Lane-7 and confiscated a motorcycle used in committing the crimes.
A case has been registered under Sections 331(3) and 305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and further investigation is currently underway.
